Transits March 29 – April 28 ~ Saturn (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Real world emotional work Saturn, the planet of karma and success, enters pada (part) four of Purva Bhadrapada from 29th to April 28th, 2025, the area that relates to Cancer Navamsha, ruled by the Moon. This is also Saturn’s first move into zodiacal Pisces, where a new chapter of experience begins in a doubly water-ruled transit focusing on emotional […] February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
Transits March 19 – April 10 ~ Jupiter (in Rohini) ~ Grow and build your resources Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and protection, is in Rohini pada (part) four within the sign of Taurus from March 19th to April 10th 2025. This is the third and final time Jupiter passes through this pada, going back to the Summer of 2024, and issues from its most recent transit of late November and […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 18 – 28 ~ Venus combust (in Pisces) ~ Go the extra mile for love Venus, a planet of art and affection, is combusted by the all-powerful Sun altogether from March 18th to 28th 2025. This transit occurs when Venus comes close to the Sun and gets swallowed up in its bright glare, to the point where Venus becomes invisible in the sky. Even in Pisces, its most powerful sign, […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 17 – 31 ~ Mercury Combust (in Pisces) ~ Find a positive obsession Mercury, the planet of thought and commerce, transits close to the Sun in Pisces from March 17th to 31st 2025. The Sun’s rays have an overpowering effect on your decision-making process, whereas Mercury is symbolically burnt up in the sky. Mercury in Pisces gives you imagination and empathy, and you are not limited to strictly […] February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Transits March 16 – May 18 ~ Sun (in Uttara Bhadrapada) ~ Let your spiritual energy shine The Sun, a planet of spirit and identity, is in Uttara Bhadrapada, the benevolent and spiritual nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Pisces, from March 17th to 31st 2025. Uttara’s name translates to ‘beautiful left foot’, and its influence brings you an intelligent and questioning quality with a focus on the finer things in life. […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 16 – May 18 ~ Ketu (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Make a difference in the world Ketu, the shadow planet of mysticism and spirituality, is in Pada (part) Two of Uttara Phalguni from March 16th to May 18th, 2025. Uttara pada two relates to Capricorn navamsha, which adds a practical and realistic quality to your desire for escape, though there’s a sharp contrast between these two directions. This Saturn-ruled undercurrent adds […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 16 – May 18 ~ Rahu (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Finding an emotional escape Rahu, the shadow planet of desire and rebellion, is in Purva Bhadrapada Pada (part) Four in the sign of Pisces from March 16th to May 18th, 2025. This pada relates to Cancer in the navamsa chart of relationship and good fortune and gives you emotional insight into your ambitions and a desire to break free […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 15 – April 7 ~ Mercury Retrograde (in Pisces) ~ Leave room for second thoughts Mercury, the planet of intelligence, goes retrograde from March 15th to Apr 7th, 2025, and remains in the sign of Pisces all the way. Mercury is debilitated in Pisces but gets some strength from being alongside artistic Venus which is also retrograde in this sign, and between the two planets, you have a vivid and […] February 11, 2025February 19, 2025
Transits March 14 ~ Lunar Eclipse in Leo (Uttara Phalguni) ~ Finding emotional independence A total lunar eclipse arrives in Leo-Uttara Phalguni on March 14th, 2025, as the Sun and Moon face off across the final degrees of Leo and Aquarius. The late sign degree of this eclipse creates a powerful transformative quality, with a sense of tipping over from one state into another. Your efforts of the last […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Transits March 4 – 17 ~ Sun (in Purva Bhadrapada) ~ Purging and clearing a space The Sun, the symbol of light and Self, is in Purva Bhadrapada from March 4th to 17th 2025, the nakshatra lying across the zodiacal signs of Aquarius and Pisces. Your energy and focus take on a new urgency, and Purva Bhadrapada’s Shakti, Power of Spiritual Fire, gives this transit a ritual, cleansing quality. Purva’s ruling […] February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Kartika 2025 – The holiest Vedic month of the year Kartika is the eighth lunar month in the Vedic calendar, from 7th October to 5th November (based on Purnimanta) and it’s also the month of auspicious rituals of festivals, prayer, and personal practices. Known as the holiest month of the year, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Gowardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Tulsi Vivah, are some […] Written by Align27 October 5, 2025October 5, 2025
Vijaya Dashami Rituals – Powerful Day for New Beginnings After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The tenth day after Navratri also signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pettiness, of the big mind over the […] Written by Align27 September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
Nov 16 – 23 ~ Mercury, Sun Conjunction (in Scorpio) ~ Sharpen up your business skills The Sun, planet of light and self, comes together with dynamic Mars in Sagittarius from December 16th 2025, to January 14th 2026. These two planets remain close together through this whole transit, beginning in Mula, then moving through Purva and Uttara Ashadha, where Mars is overshadowed to some degree by the Sun’s bright glare. You […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026 Jupiter Retrograde (in Cancer) ~ Seize your opportunities Jupiter, planet of philosophy and protection, is retrograde from November 11th 2025, to March 11th 2026, first in Cancer and then back into Gemini. This is Jupiter’s annual five-month backwards period, where its lessons and opportunities come around for a review, and you take advantage with the benefit of a new perspective. Your horizons stretch, […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Dec 17 – 22 Venus (in Gandanta) ~ Going from protective to adventurous Venus, planet of love and art, is in the Gandanta zone between zodiacal signs and nakshatras from December 17th to 22nd 2025. Gandanta translates to ‘knot-end’, where the junction of zodiacal signs and lunar asterisms meet, creating a mini-chasm that results in a potentially unstable romantic scenario. This crossover at the cusps of fire and […] Written by Align27 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024